North Carolina Healthcare Association

Northern Regional Hospital is one of Triad Business Journal's Best Places to Work Award Winners for 2024. CEO, Chris Lumsden sat down with TBJ to discuss some of the practices that have supported a vibrant workplace for teammates.: https://bit.ly/46lyweV #healthcare #hospitals #workforce #HealthierCommunities

NCHA congratulates ECU Health's Blue Zone Partnership, recipient of the 2024 Highsmith Award for Innovation!🎉 Dr. Christina Bowen accepted the award at the NCHA Summer Membership Meeting in Asheville last week. Together, ECU Health and Blue Zones champion a community-led well-being initiative that convenes key stakeholders and national well-being experts to introduce evidence-based programs and collaborate to bring about permanent changes to the environment, policy and social networks across eastern North Carolina. More here: https://bit.ly/3WjW7rI #HealthierCommunities #healthcare #hospitals

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center gave high school students a first-hand look at a future career in healthcare. LNRMC hosted Camp Med 2024 last week with more than 15 Iredell County students learning the health care delivery system, equipment and technology, and the principles of medical ethics and safety. Camp Med is co-sponsored by the Northwest Area Health Education Center of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center's Community Outreach Department. Our hospitals and health systems create opportunities to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. More here: https://bit.ly/4bRhnet #healthcare #hospitals #HealthierCommunities #workforce #education

The North Carolina Healthcare Association has named Doug Heron to the position of senior vice president of advocacy and policy. Heron will lead the Association’s government relations, policy development and advocacy communications efforts in Raleigh and in Washington, DC. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3WBTpza

NCHA congratulates Casey Cooper, CEO of Cherokee Indian Hospital and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, NCHA's highest honor!🎉 Cooper was presented the award at the 2024 NCHA Summer Meeting in Asheville last week. Throughout his remarkable career, Cooper has demonstrated a commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes, leaving a lasting impact. One of Cooper’s most significant achievements occurred in 2023 when he played a pivotal role in working with Care4Carolina to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina. More here: https://bit.ly/4f9qyd3 #HealthierCommunities #NCHA #service #healthcare #hospitals

A program at Novant Health allows volunteers to share their appreciation for veterans receiving care. Alaine Patton visits weekly to visit veterans at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. “I was never in the service myself,” she shared with one of the patients, “but my late husband was in the Marine Corps for 20 years, so it’s kind of why I do this.” Volunteers give their well wishes, share stories and thank veterans for their service. View the full story here⤵️ https://bit.ly/3SgZS00 #HealthierCommunities #healthcare #hospitals

🎉Congratulations!🎉 WakeMed’s Center for Community Health, Innovation, and Equity was awarded the NCHA’s Healthier Communities Award during the 2024 Summer Membership Meeting in Asheville last week. Dr. Brian Klausner, executive medical director of the Center for Community Health, received the award on behalf of WakeMed. The focus of the WakeMed Center for Community Health is to work to identify the community’s sickest patients who lack community connections and resources, help empower them to improve both their physical and mental health and connect them with local clinics and resources to maximize their long-term health and well-being. More on the Center for Community Health here: https://bit.ly/4dfTEpn #HealthierCommunities #healthcare #hospitals #NC

💙🏅👏 We are celebrating! Olu Jegede, MD, MHA, CPE, FACP, FAAPL, FACHE is the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s 2024 Clinical Leadership Award winner. Dr. Jegede is our VP, Clinical Care – Health Equity and his focus has been on helping patients in underserved areas add years to their lives through the CATCH 5-in-5 program. #HealthEquity #CultureofCaring #HealthcareInnovators #healthcareinnovators #innovationinhealthcare #medicalinnovation #healthcaretransformation

Thank you to our members, speakers and sponsors for a successful Summer Membership Meeting! Last week in Asheville, healthcare leaders from across the state gathered, fostering connections and discussing the future of healthcare as we move Towards Tomorrow Together. We look forward to convening again at the NCHA Winter Meeting, Feb. 19-21, 2025 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. Check out a few snapshots from the week below⤵️ #NCHA #SummerMeeting #leadership #healthcare

Twenty-three students from Western North Carolina have been awarded scholarships by Mission Health last month. The annual Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship aims to make college more affordable for diverse high school seniors and college students pursuing careers in healthcare. “The Kesha Young Scholarship helps to strengthen the diversity of our talent pipeline as we continue to expand educational programming and resources to help all of our dedicated colleagues grow," said Jorie Matijevich, regional vice president of human resources at Mission Health. North Carolina's hospitals and health systems invest in their communities and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. More here: https://bit.ly/4bJrHFf #education #workforce #HealthierCommunities